Emergency services raced to the scene after the 30-year-old was shot at a house on Streamville Road in Donaghmede.

The man was taken to Beaumont Hospital in a serious condition, Dublin Live reports.

A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are at the scene of a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 7.10pm today, Friday, 6th September 2019, at a house on Streamville Road in Donaghmede, Dublin 13.

"A 30 year old male sustained a number of gunshot wounds and was taken to Beaumont Hospital in a serious condition.

"The scene is currently preserved. Investigations are ongoing.

"Gardaí in Coolock are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious, particularly anyone who may have noticed a beige Nissan Almera in the area or any motorists in the area travelling at the time who may have dashcam footage, to contact Coolock Garda Station on 016664200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.